The majority of the population has dry mouth either frequently or at least once in a while. The most common reason behind dry mouth is dehydration, however there are a few other things that can cause dry mouth. Having dry mouth is bad for your teeth because your mouth needs to be full of saliva […]
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A Little Tongue Knowledge Part 2
Most of us know a good deal about our teeth and we pay a lot of attention to taking care of them and learning about proper dental care. However, we don’t pay too much attention to our tongues. Our tongues have a big role in helping us do many important things like eating and talking. […]
A Little Tongue Knowledge Part 1
You use your mouth to eat at least three times a day, you brush, you clean, you floss… but what do you really know about your tongue? Here are a few fun facts for you to learn! Your tongue is made up of 8 muscles. Although your tongue is shaped like one large muscle, it’s […]
The Importance of Teeth in Speech
Our teeth are important for many reasons. Most of us like to keep them healthy and clean so that we have a nice bright smile and have the ability to eat whatever we like. Healthy teeth, however, can be important for many other things as well, including one of the most important means of communication […]
Top Reasons for Random Tooth Pain
When we bite down on something hard, we know immediately what the source of our tooth pain is. However, there are times when it seems like tooth pain just kicks in randomly. Here are some of the top reasons for why our teeth ache randomly. Tooth Decay: This is the number one reason for “random” […]
Allergies and Tooth Pain
Did you know that your seasonal allergies could be the reason behind your toothache? Here are a few things to watch out for during allergy season! Achy Molars – Have you ever woken up in the morning and wondered if you’ve been grinding your teeth? Your molars might be achy due to allergies instead. Congestion […]
5 Ways to Protect Your Teeth As You Age
Wear and tear is normal on every part of our bodies as we age. From our joints to our muscles, and even our bones, there’s no way to stop the aging process. However, there is a way to protect ad keep our teeth as strong as possible to minimize the damage done over time. Here […]
College Student Makes 3D Braces
Not too long ago, a college student made the headlines for making his own braces using his school’s 3D printer for about $60. This is not a student of a dental school, or any medical field whatsoever. Amos Dudley of New Jersey Institute of Technology was self conscious of his teeth but didn’t have the […]
Sleep Apnea in Children
When children have sleep apnea, it can be very serious and detrimental to their mental and physical well-being. If your child seems sluggish no matter how long they sleep or seems to have unexplainable weight gain, it can be signs of sleep apnea. If you think your child has sleep apnea here are a few […]
Common Procedures in Cosmetic Dentistry
Your teeth and smile can make a huge impact on your overall look and demeanor. Being too embarrassed to show your teeth is an unnecessary stress that you don’t need. Here are a few of the most common procedures that cosmetic dentistry has to offer. Bleach – Teeth whitening is one of the most common […]